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People who switched to cannabis beverages cut their alcohol consumption from 7 drinks per week to just 3, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University at Buffalo. The research offers fresh hope for anyone looking to reduce drinking without going cold turkey.
People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.
Colorado lawmakers are tackling alcohol-related deaths with a smart new approach. A proposed bill would add small fees to alcohol sales to fund prevention programs and treatment for those who can't afford help.
New Australian research offers a simple path to saving lives: reducing alcohol consumption by just one liter per person annually could significantly lower deaths from major cancers. The study reveals practical hope for preventing thousands of alcohol-related cancer deaths, especially among older adults.
The market for alcohol-free wine is exploding as more people choose healthier lifestyles without sacrificing social traditions. Industry leaders say the trend reflects a major shift in how we celebrate and connect. #
Consumer rights groups in Nigeria are calling for conversation instead of bans after regulators moved to prohibit small-packet alcohol sales. The protesters want jobs protected while finding better ways to keep alcohol away from minors.
Nigeria's food safety agency is enforcing a ban on tiny alcohol packets that contain up to 43% alcohol, seven times stronger than beer. The move aims to stop kids from accessing dangerously strong drinks sold for pocket change.
Nigeria will stop the sale of small alcohol bottles and sachets starting January 2026, targeting products that make drinking too easy for young people. The nationwide campaign aims to protect children after surveys showed over half of underage drinkers buy alcohol themselves.
Americans are drinking less than ever before, with only 54% consuming alcohol in 2025—the lowest rate since tracking began in 1939. Women and young adults are leading a quiet revolution toward healthier living.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
Nigeria is cracking down on tiny alcohol bottles and sachets that make drinking too easy for children and teens. The health agency is now enforcing the ban after giving manufacturers over five years to prepare.
On June 10, 1935, a struggling stockbroker and a surgeon with severe alcoholism sat down for what they thought would be a quick chat. That conversation lasted five hours and launched a movement that's helped nearly two million people worldwide find sobriety.
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
German breweries are riding a massive wave of interest in alcohol-free beer, with production now worth nearly €700 million as healthier drinking choices go mainstream. What started as a niche market has transformed into a booming industry that's reshaping the country's legendary beer culture.
More than 50 countries just joined China in a new partnership to fight global poverty using proven strategies that lifted 800 million people out of extreme need. The collaboration launched in May 2026 marks a major step forward in worldwide poverty reduction efforts.
New research from Australia shows harm reduction programs deliver massive returns, saving lives and millions of dollars. Every dollar invested in services like needle exchanges and overdose prevention could return more than $10 in benefits.
The diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) just proved effective at treating alcohol-use disorder in a major clinical trial. Millions struggling with problem drinking now have a new treatment option their doctors already know how to prescribe.
Guyana's Foreign Secretary celebrated China's poverty reduction achievements at a global human rights forum in Beijing. The recognition highlights how developing nations can learn from successful anti-poverty strategies.
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